Software Engineering Internships (Summer 2025, Hybrid - NYC/LA)

 

 

 

Paramount Streaming, a division of Paramount Global Inc., oversees the company’s streaming technology and is comprised of world-renowned direct-to-consumer services across free, premium and pay including, Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service in America with 250+ live and original channels, and Paramount+, a subscription service that combines breaking news, live sports, and premium entertainment.

 

The Paramount Streaming ecosystem also includes award-winning news services such as, CBSN, CBS News’ 24/7 digital streaming news service; CBS Sports HQ, the 24/7 streaming sports news network; and ET Live, a free 24/7 direct-to-consumer streaming network dedicated to all things entertainment.

 

Potential Brand Placement Areas: 

• CBS Sports Digital 

• CBS News 

• CBS Sports 

Paramount Streaming 

• Paramount+ with Showtime  

• Pluto TV 

Potential Team Areas: 

• Backend 
• DevOps
• Front End 
• Mobile (Android or iOS)
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Test Automation 
• Video Engineering

 

Key Responsibilities (including, but not limited to): 

• Collaborate closely with product managers, user interface designers, platform engineers, and multiple groups across Paramount+ and Pluto to implement product features. 
• Build high-level user interfaces using rapid prototyping methodologies. 
• Work with internal technical teams to identify and build platform elements required. 
• Contribute to support/maintenance/development of streaming media platform on Roku and/or settop boxes. 
• Support on any number of platforms like Xbox, LG TVs, Samsung TVs, Comcast Flex, etc. 
• Standard sprint ceremonies - scrum, planning, grooming, retro, etc. 
• Front-End Software Development for High Traffic, Streaming Web Property. 
• API development, Video Packaging technology improvements, Documentation and internal tools development. 
• Development of automated test scripts through Java language and open-source solutions. 

 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Enrolled and studying towards a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field. 

• Detailed understanding of computer science fundamentals and how to apply them to code

• Programming experience/working knowledge with programming languages such as:
  • Front End: HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, Vue, Angular
  • Backend: PHP, Python, Node, Golang, Java
  • Mobile: Swift, Objective-C, Android SDK, Kotlin, RXJava

 

Additional Qualifications:  

• Sound programming fundamentals: memory management, pointers, arrays, and dictionaries, systems. 
• Understanding of fundamental computer science concepts, algorithms, and data structures. 
• Knowledge of common software development methodologies like Test-Driven Development and Scrum. 
• Interns must be available full time during the summer program.
• College credit is not required, but we will provide appropriate documentation if needed.

Emerging Talent at Paramount

 

College students, start your career at the forefront of culture and conversation and work for entertainment's most iconic brands!

Our Summer Internship Program offers endless ways to explore careers through an immersive 10-week, well-rounded paid program that encourages students to bring their passions and insights to work. Most importantly, the program acts as a pipeline for future opportunities.

 

Exciting perks tailored just for you!

• Speaker series with industry experts
• Unique networking opportunities & social events 
• Complimentary Paramount+ with Showtime subscription during your internship
• Workshops on crafting your resume, nailing interviews and career strategy
• 1:1 mentorship, volunteer opportunities, on-the-job learning and so much more!

  

Eligibility:   

• Internships are available to students who will be Juniors, Seniors or Master's students in the fall of 2025. If you are a graduating Senior, please check our website for full-time job opportunities closer to your graduation date.  

• You must be available to intern full-time (5 days a week/36-40 hours a week) for 10 weeks total starting in June.  

• Interns will be required to work hybrid or fully on-site for the duration of the program. 

• Internships are paid at a competitive standard hourly rate (school credit is optional). 

• Employment eligibility to work with Pa